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Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2012
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and WG-6 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was announced 6 years earlier than the WG-6 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades against the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Ricoh WG-6

 Fujifilm XF1 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Fujifilm XF1

 WG-6 Fujifilm XF1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018September 2012More modern by 66 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh WG-6

 Fujifilm XF1 WG-6 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 provides outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the WG-6.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and WG-6 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and WG-6.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Ricoh WG-6 will deliver extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XF1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography features
42
focusing manually
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
45
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (255 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XF1
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
60
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (255 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
weather proofing
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (246 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF1
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
lack of Timelapse recording
56
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (255 grams)
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (246 grams)
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Ricoh WG-6
 Fujifilm XF1Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm XF1 Ricoh WG-6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-09-17 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lbs) 246 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $380 $271